The first high school in Scarborough was built in 1927 and was named after Elwood G. Bessey, a former principal, and the current high school was built in 1954.

As of 2020, Scarborough High School is ranked 12th within Maine.

[5] Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement course work and exams.

The AP participation rate at Scarborough High School is 45%.

[5] The student body makeup is 53% male and 47% female, and the total minority enrollment is 7%.